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As you can imagine, this is disconcerting news, since everyone was starting to think that the waters are calming down and the new OS is becoming increasingly stable. But this actually explains the recent problems that a lot of us had with the Snipping Tool, which is also one of the apps included in this whole situation. Snipping Tool and Touch Keypad may not work for all of us UPDATE: There is a cumulative update (KB4006746) that will fix the touch keyboard, voice typing, emoji panel, and issues with the getting started and tips sections of Windows 11....

And it did, but not for everyone. Microsoft now says that some systems will be able to run this controversial operating system without the dreaded TPM security chip requirement. Update: Windows 11 only requires TPM 1.2 Only a few systems will be able to bypass this requirement The bad news for your everyday Windows users is that, unfortunately, normal users won’t have access to the installation ISOs or workaround used for those builds....

Song of the Deep is an action-adventure game centered around a young girl’s quest to find her missing father. It combines action, skill and discovery with an interesting plot and amazing underwater graphics. Players explore and navigate the ocean landscape as they advance through the game’s challenges. [irp posts=”25954″ name=”Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition delayed for Windows 10, but the trailer is here”] The game’s plot centers around the main character, Merryn, waiting for her father to return from his fishing voyage....

Usually, a TV has no power after a storm, a drop in voltage in electrical power, or after a blackout. If the whole situation seems pretty scary and you don’t know what to do, keep reading this article to find out what you can do to get your Sony Smart TV back in working condition. What do I do if my Sony TV won’t turn on? 1. Perform a few simple checks If your Sony Smart TV is not responding, follow the steps from this amazing guide and get it working again....

They provide cable television on TVs, PCs, SmartTVs, smartphones, and pretty much anything that has a screen. Spectrum is currently down Unfortunately, if they are the only streamings service that you are subscribed to, then you might be out of luck at the moment since the Spectrum services are down, both the servers and even the official website. According to Downdetector.com, the service has already been out of commission for several hours now as of the writing of this article:...

SRS Audio Essentials offers six preset modes such as audio, movies, gaming, external speakers, built-in speakers, and headphones. However, you can configure the audio settings to produce varied playback quality that suits your taste. Also, personalized configurations can work better than the given presets, though it might depend on what type of audio you are listening to or video you are watching. While the free version of SRS Audio Essentials provides easy-to-use standard options, the full version of SRS Audio Essentials lets you adjust the sound dimensions, treble, and bass with the use of customizable sliders found in the advanced settings....

If you haven’t yet upgraded to Windows 10 and looking to do so very soon, then we recommend following this guideright here. Apparently, just rolling back the clock should be good enough to get folks up and running with the Anniversary Update. Now, if Microsoft blocks that option, there’s another that might work. Here’s the thing, you’ll need to have a Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 product key. From what we have come to understand, computer users will need to download the Windows 10 Anniversary Update ISO, and when installing, just add their Windows 7 or Windows 8....

However, outside its new features, Windows 10 Preview build 15014 also brings its fair share of issues. In fact, according to Microsoft, there’s one issue that won’t allow some insiders to even install the build: The storport.sys bugcheck (GSOD) bug. Unfortunately, Microsoft still doesn’t have a proper solution for this issue. However, even though we don’t know an exact solution that would definitely address this problem, we recall similar problems in the past....

Windows Insiders’ job is to install new builds to try out the latest Windows 10 features, but sometimes they can’t avoid getting greeted by all kinds of bugs that are lurking in Windows Update. Some of them can lead to getting stuck in a particular build and being unable to download new ones. Got stuck on older Windows 10 builds? Microsoft tweeted the long-awaited announcement, saying that: Jason Howard, Senior Program Manager of the Windows Insider Team also posted on a blog to announce the happy news....

Microsoft’s support forums have lately become the “forums of discontent”, a place where users’ comments about the annoying bugs and performance issues in Surface Book and Surface Pro 4 kept on coming. Things should be alright now after this recent update. The updates provided by the Windows Update Service are delivered in stages to Surface customers. Therefore, not all the users will receive the update at the same time. If you’re still having performance issues with your Surface device, do check Windows Update manually....

After the Surface Pro 2 has hit general availability, being available for consumers and not only journalists, Microsoft has silently pushed out a firmware update which, according to some new battery benchmarks run by Anandtech, made significant improvements to the battery life of the Surface Pro 2. The purpose of the firmware update was to enable the WiFi to go into lower power states and utilize even less power. You wouldn’t normally think that a software improvement could do so much, but it seems that with the Surface Pro 2, it did manage to produce a significant battery boost....

According to a Reddit user’s post, Surfshark already included Wireguard as one of their protocols without saying a word. Here’s what they said: What is Wireguard? Wireguard is a promising open-source protocol that the Linux kernel already uses as a module but has been adapted to work on popular platforms, such as the abovementioned ones. It’s published under the GPLv2 license. It aims to offer greater speed, more performance, and lower power consumption than its OpenVPN and IPsec analogs....

Task Manager can be opened in Chrome by pressing the Shift-Esc keys at the same time, or by clicking on Menu > More Tools > Task Manager. Task Manager works similarly on Firefox, but because it’s not natively integrated in the browser, you will have to install it as a third-party add-on. You will see an icon in Firefox’s main toolbar and when clicking on it, all tasks will be displayed....

This mini-PC is stylish, saves space, and is perfect as a home entertainment and content hub. The Acer Revo Base is powered by an Intel Core i7 processor and has up to 8GB of DDR3L system memory, which allows it to run smoothly when handling intensive tasks. The device can support up to two monitors, has speedy wireless connectivity, and is a perfect multimedia hub: lag is a forgotten word with this top notch mini-PC....

Sometimes, The Sim 4 won’t update. There can be multiple manifestations of this issue: nothing happens when players hit the update button, the update process fails with an error, and more. Here’s how one player describes this issue: If you’ve encountered these issues, follow the troubleshooting steps listed below. How can I fix Sims 4 update issues on PC? Restart your computer and restart Origin with Administrator rights Repair the game....

Built for professionals The new Surface Mouse is similar to Logitech’s MX Master mouse, with the latter also focused on professional users. The Surface Precision Mouse comes with three configurable buttons on its side which you can set to open apps or trigger macros. The mouse supports PCs running Windows 10 or older versions of Windows. It also supports Android phones and macOS. The mouse allows you to connect three devices and switch between them using the toggle on the mouse’s back....

A new update was released for the game which is still in beta that adds new features and a ranked game mode. There is also a new progression system put in place which directly ties in with the way matches are played. Beforehand, you would need three victories to fill up the bar that altered your level and towards progress. Now, however, you need crown halves to fill it, a newly added element that can be earned by winning match rounds....

Third-party Start menu apps cause black screen issues Microsoft recently announced the discovery of a bug on various systems trying to install the Creators Update, with the culprit being select third-party Start menu apps. According to Redmond, users who are running third-party Start menu apps might not be able to upgrade to the Creators Update. The process ends with a black screen preventing the systems from reaching the desktop. Microsoft has not revealed which apps are unsupported, but it mentioned that the Creators Update won’t be offered anymore if these are installed on Windows 10 devices....

There are 8 possible statuses at any one given time on Skype. Here’s what each of these eight types means: Online: this is the default setting once you’re signed in to Skype. It lights up a green dot with a white checkmark in it that lets your contacts know you are online and they can contact you. Away: this shows your contacts you are signed in but may not be on your computer or desk at the time....

On the Titanfall 2 blog we can find out more about this beta program. The idea behind it, according to the information posted there, is for the servers of the company to undergo a stress test and see whether they can support millions of gamers at the same time. This is especially important for the moment of the launch, when everybody is going to hit up the game and see what it’s all about....